Paxman Academy

Details

Age Range	11-16 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Free schools
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Essex
Address	Paxman Avenue, CO2 9DB
School Website	www.paxmanacademy.school
Telephone	1206413813
URN	147080

School Census

Total	697
Girls/Boys	323/374
Girls/Boys Ratio	46.3%/53.7%
% pupils where English not first language	10.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	181
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	16.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
06/02/2024	Good

Inspection Date	06/02/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
06 February 2024	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	43.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	41.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	56.00%
Entering EBacc	48.90%
EBacc average point score	3.93
Progress 8	-0.17

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	517
As first preference	131
As second preference	120
As third preference	105

Total Offers Made	153
first preference offers	131
second preference offers	14
third preference offers	3

first preference v offers	1.11%
Total Applications	599
As first preference	186
As second preference	154
As third preference	123

Total Offers Made	176
first preference offers	167
second preference offers	5
third preference offers	4

first preference v offers	1.20%
Total Applications	625
As first preference	200
As second preference	172
As third preference	116

Total Offers Made	175
first preference offers	167
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	2

first preference v offers	1.22%
Total Applications	577
As first preference	191
As second preference	168
As third preference	100

Total Offers Made	176
first preference offers	156
second preference offers	15
third preference offers	4

first preference v offers	1.35%
Total Applications	664
As first preference	226
As second preference	186
As third preference	105

Total Offers Made	175
first preference offers	168
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	36%
agree	37%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	17%
don't know	1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	37%
agree	36%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	14%
don't know	2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	22%
agree	36%
disagree	20%
strongly disagree	17%
don't know	5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	7%
agree	8%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	17%
don't know	2%
not applicable	54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	28%
agree	36%
disagree	23%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	20%
agree	21%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	16%
don't know	1%
not applicable	27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	40%
no	60%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	36%
agree	25%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	29%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	41%
agree	32%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	9%
don't know	7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	36%
agree	38%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	12%
don't know	2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	32%
agree	38%
disagree	21%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	37%
agree	43%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	42%
agree	47%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	33%
agree	28%
disagree	15%
strongly disagree	15%
don't know	9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	62%
no	38%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	74.7%
any other white background ethnic origin	6%
african ethnic origin	4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin	1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	0.7%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	79.3%
any other white background ethnic origin	6.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2%
african ethnic origin	1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	0.7%
caribbean ethnic origin	0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.6%